Family China: Monks, Pandas, and the Terracotta Army
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On this journey, you’ll see many faces of the Middle Kingdom: watch the acrobatic ERA2 show in Shanghai, observe pandas in the bamboo groves of Chengdu, walk the ancient city wall of Xi’an, sculpt a terracotta warrior, ride a rickshaw through the hutongs of Beijing, and soar by helicopter above the Great Wall of China.
China is a country impossible to grasp at a glance. Everything here exists both on a grand scale and in exquisite detail: megacities of the Silk Road, majestic tea hills, and ancient walls you can still walk or cycle along today.
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On this journey, you’ll see many faces of the Middle Kingdom: watch the acrobatic ERA2 show in Shanghai, observe pandas in the bamboo groves of Chengdu, walk the ancient city wall of Xi’an, sculpt a terracotta warrior, ride a rickshaw through the hutongs of Beijing, and soar by helicopter above the Great Wall of China.
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China is a country impossible to grasp at a glance. Everything here exists both on a grand scale and in exquisite detail: megacities of the Silk Road, majestic tea hills, and ancient walls you can still walk or cycle along today.
The journey is built around places where the real spirit of China can be felt — in the rhythm of the streets, the quiet of temples, the landscapes, and the aromas of street food. It’s not just sightseeing, but an immersive experience of the country in all its details.
What to Expect
A well-balanced family journey that steers clear of tourist crowds, yet offers a deep dive into local culture, traditions, history, and cuisine.
Details
Highlights
The journey is built around places where the real spirit of China can be felt — in the rhythm of the streets, the quiet of temples, the landscapes, and the aromas of street food. It’s not just sightseeing, but an immersive experience of the country in all its details.
Duration
11 days
What to Expect
A well-balanced family journey that steers clear of tourist crowds, yet offers a deep dive into local culture, traditions, history, and cuisine.
Upon request
Cost
Experience the ERA2 show in Shanghai and the breathtaking light and music performance The Song of Everlasting Regret in Xi’an. Enjoy a visit to Shanghai Disneyland for themed fun
Развлечения
Discover the unique flavors and character of each region — from Xi’an’s street food to Peking duck, from tea on scenic terraces to multi-course menus at iconic restaurants
Gastronomy
rare experience
Culture
Explore the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace terraces, Beijing’s ancient temples, the Terracotta Army and the historic old quarters
Nature
Glide across West Lake by boat, stroll through the Longjing tea plantations, and watch giant pandas in Chengdu
Discover the unique flavors and character of each region — from Xi’an’s street food to Peking duck, from tea on scenic terraces to multi-course menus at iconic restaurants
Gastronomy
Развлечения
Experience the ERA2 show in Shanghai and the breathtaking light and music performance The Song of Everlasting Regret in Xi’an. Enjoy a visit to Shanghai Disneyland for themed fun
rare experience
Nature
Glide across West Lake by boat, stroll through the Longjing tea plantations, and watch giant pandas in Chengdu
Culture
Explore the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace terraces, Beijing’s ancient temples, the Terracotta Army and the historic old quarters
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Day 1 – Arrival in Shanghai & ERA2 Show
Meet & greet at the airport, check-in at Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai***
Stroll along The Bund
Attend the ERA2 acrobatic show at Shanghai Circus World
Day 2 – Shanghai City Tour
Guided tour of the Old Town and Yu Garden (Yù Yuán), the French Concession, People’s Square, and the Shanghai Museum
Visit Yu Garden Market and the jewelry market beneath Jing’an Temple
Return to the hotel
Day 3 – Disneyland or Art Walk in Shanghai
Kids' program: full day at Shanghai Disneyland
Adults' program: Shanghai History Museum (beneath the Oriental Pearl Tower) and art space 1933 Old Millfun
Family dinner at a local restaurant
Day 4 – Day Trip to Hangzhou
High-speed train to Hangzhou
Boat ride on West Lake (Xī Hú), visit to Longjing tea fields, pavilions, and bridges set against green hills
Lunch at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou*****
Return to Shanghai
Dinner
Evening flight to Chengdu
Check-in at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain*****
Day 5 – Pandas and Ancient Engineering in Chengdu
Morning visit to Dujiangyan Panda Base
Lunch
Tour of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Dinner at the hotel
Day 6 – Giant Buddha and Old Streets of Chengdu
Drive to Leshan
Visit to the Giant Buddha of Leshan
Lunch in Leshan
Return to Chengdu
Stroll along Jinli Ancient Street, coffee and dinner in the city center
Day 7 – Terracotta Army & Evening Show in Xi’an
Train to Xi’an
Check-in at The Ritz-Carlton Xi’an*****
Lunch
Visit to the Terracotta Army Museum and a terracotta warrior sculpting workshop
Dinner
Attend the open-air performance The Song of Everlasting Regret
Day 8 – Ancient Xi’an: City Wall, Muslim Quarter & Cinema
Walk the Ancient City Wall of Xi’an
Explore the Muslim Quarter, visit the Great Mosque of Xi’an
Lunch (we recommend De Fa Chang Dumpling or Yusu Restaurant)
Coffee break at Tui Jian Coffee, an art space
Evening program options:
— Visit to the Xi’an Film Museum with interactive exhibits
— Tour of the Wild Goose Pagoda (Dà Yàn Tǎ)
Evening flight to Beijing
Check-in at Rosewood Beijing*****
Day 9 – Old Beijing and the Summer Palace
Rickshaw tour through Beijing’s hutongs, traditional tea ceremony
Visit the Temple of Heaven
Lunch near the Summer Palace
Explore the Summer Palace: Kunming Lake, pavilions, covered walkway, and optional boat ride
Return to the hotel
Dinner at a recommended restaurant (The Hidden City (1949全鸭季) or Aman Summer Palace)
Day 10 – Forbidden City & Great Wall Helicopter Ride
Guided tour of the Forbidden City
Walk across Tiananmen Square
Lunch (we recommend TRB Hutong or Made in China)
Helicopter flight over the Great Wall of China (Badaling or Mutianyu sections)
Visit the Mutianyu section of the Wall
Return to Beijing
Dinner
Day 11 – End of the Journey
Breakfast
Airport transfer
Departure or further travel upon request
Explore the contrasts of modern China: from Shanghai's skyscrapers to Xi’an’s ancient walls, from Beijing’s imperial heritage to Chengdu’s Sichuan cuisine, from the tea fields of Hangzhou and Longjing to digital art and the Terracotta Army.
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